Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the insight. A lot of the advice you're giving is a lot more constructive than some of the stuff I usually get.

SeptemberMorn, I didn't interpret anything you said as being "heartless", just rather straight-forward (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). I'm starting to realize that's the approach I'm going to need to take if I want to see any changes. I wait and wait for some magical answer to arise that will not only solve all my problems, but also allow me to pass through whatever adversity I'm facing completely unscathed. But this answer doesn't exist, and all I'm doing by waiting is wasting more time.

When I was in Junior High, I was eventually allowed to switch classes after refusing to attend school due to excessive bullying. But I soon found out that a student who attended the class I was to be transfered to was a friend of the one who bullied me. I told them about this, and they just told me that I worry too much about every little thing that could go wrong, and this is true. I do do this, and I really need to get out of this habit, because it's becoming debilitating.

I must say though, I have a lot of doubts about myself. You were very kind in your previous post when you said that I was very intelligent and that I "had the world at my feet". But unfortunately, I don't think this is true, although I do appreciate your sentiments.

I would very much like to go to college, although the idea itself can seem a little overwhelming. It's still something I'd like to do though, and I know that it's necessary if I want a career. But I'd need to get my G.E.D. (I feel small just saying just saying it.) That shouldn't be too much trouble though. But then again, there's a small part of me that thinks I might flunk it.

Provided I got my G.E.D and went to college, I don't know what I'd even pursue. There's really nothing I'm particularly interested in.